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General Safety Practices
• Lower the conditioner or other implements to the ground before performing
any work on the machine.
• Use steps and grab handles (if applicable) when mounting or dismounting a
machine. Clean any mud or debris from steps, walkways or work platforms
before using. Always face machine when using steps, ladders and walkways.
When it is not possible to use the designated access system, provide ladders,
scaffolds or work platforms to perform safe repair operations.
• Use proper lifting procedures when removing components. To avoid back
injury, use a hoist when lifting components which weigh 50 lbs. (23 kg.) or
more. Make sure all chains, hooks, slings, etc. are in good condition and
are of the correct capacity. Be sure hooks are positioned correctly. Lifting
eyes are not to be side loaded during a lifting operation
• To avoid burns, be alert for hot parts on machines which have just been
stopped and hot uids in lines, tubes and compartments.
• Be careful when removing cover plates. Gradually back off the last two
bolts or nuts located at opposite ends of the cover or device and pry cover
loose to relieve any spring or other pressure, before removing the last two
bolts or nuts completely.
• Be careful when removing ller caps, breathers and plugs on the machine.
Hold a rag over the cap or plug to prevent being sprayed or splashed by
liquids under pressure. The danger is even greater if the machine has just
been stopped because uids can be hot.
• Always use tools that are in good condition and be sure you understand how
to use them before performing any service work.
• Reinstall all fasteners with same part number. Do not use a lesser quality
fastener if replacements are necessary. Do not mix metric fasteners with
standard nuts and bolts.
• If possible, make all repairs with the machine parked on a level, hard surface.
Block machine so it does not roll while working on or under machine.
• Repairs which require welding should be performed only with the benet
of the appropriate information and by personnel adequately trained and
knowledgeable in welding procedures.
• Determine type of metal being welded and select correct welding procedure
and electrodes, rods or wire to provide a weld metal strength equivalent at
least to that of parent metal.
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